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Assessment of Impact Significance Methodology, NWT Diamonds Project EIS (BHP Billiton, December 1995)
~1995Regulatory Filing
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This document is a response to panel questions regarding the assessment methodology for impact significance in the NWT Diamonds Project Environmental Impact Statement. It explains how six impact attributes (geographic extent, duration/frequency, reversibility, ecological/social context, probability, and future resource capacity) were integrated into a two-dimensional significance matrix based primarily on spatial and temporal criteria to classify residual environmental effects as major, moderate, minor, or negligible.
Development Plans Wildlife Caribou Air Quality
Ecological Mapping 1995 Baseline Study Update, NWT Diamonds Project, Lac de Gras (BHP Billiton, December 1995)
1 December 1995Report
BHP Diamonds Inc. conducted a 1995 baseline ecological mapping study of the 190,000-hectare NWT Diamonds Project area near Lac de Gras, classifying 11 tundra ecosystem types and assessing their sensitivity to development impacts. The report provides integrated terrain and vegetation maps, wildlife habitat capability assessments for geese, caribou and grizzly bears, and evaluations of ecosystem vulnerability to vehicular traffic and air quality impacts.
Monitoring Habitat Assessment Caribou
Significance of the Land-Based Economy, EIS Additional Information Section 10 (BHP Billiton, December 1995)
~1995Regulatory Filing
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This document provides additional information on the significance of the land-based economy and traditional food harvesting in the Northwest Territories, responding to panel requests for baseline data on country food's cultural, nutritional, and economic importance to Aboriginal households in the context of the NWT Diamonds Project.
Traditional Knowledge Caribou Development Plans Community-Based Monitoring Métis Yellowknives Dene
Comments on the Conformity of BHP's Environmental Impact Statement with EARP Panel Guidelines (Dogrib Treaty 11 Council, October 1995)
25 October 1995Regulatory Filing
Dogrib Treaty 11 Council submits detailed comments on BHP's Environmental Impact Statement for the NWT Diamonds Project, identifying areas of non-compliance with EARP Panel Guidelines, particularly regarding inadequate incorporation of traditional knowledge, insufficient baseline data on wildlife and caribou, incomplete management plans, and superficial treatment of socio-economic impacts on Dogrib communities.
Traditional Knowledge Development Plans Wildlife
Evaluation of Environmental Impact Statement for BHP-DiaMet Proposed Diamond Mines Project (Yellowknives Dene First Nation, October 1995)
23 October 1995Regulatory Filing
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation submits their formal response to the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the BHP-DiaMet Ekati Diamond Mine project near Lac de Gras, detailing major concerns about inadequate treatment of traditional knowledge, insufficient baseline data, lack of cumulative impact assessment, and misrepresentation of the First Nation's social, economic, and political circumstances in the document prepared for the EARP Panel review.
Traditional Knowledge Yellowknives Dene Development Plans
Evaluation of the BHP/DiaMet Environmental Impact Statement (Yellowknives Dene First Nation, October 1995)
23 October 1995Regulatory Filing
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation's formal response to the BHP-DiaMet Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Ekati Diamond Mine project, submitted to the EARP Panel on October 23, 1995. The response identifies major concerns regarding inadequate representation of traditional knowledge, insufficient assessment of cumulative and ecosystem impacts, underestimation of effects on caribou migration and Indigenous land use, and inaccurate portrayal of First Nation social, economic, and political contexts in the EIS.
Traditional Knowledge Yellowknives Dene Development Plans
Effects of Diamond Mining Activities on Riparian and Terrestrial Ecosystems (IEMA, June 1995)
~1995Report
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This chapter examines the physical, chemical, and biological effects of diamond mining activities on riparian and terrestrial ecosystems, documenting impacts from exploration, construction, operation, and reclamation stages at diamond mines, with case studies from operations in Australia, Botswana, South Africa, Russia, and Guinea, and discussion of potential effects on northern Canadian ecosystems including permafrost, esker habitats, and wildlife migration corridors.
Wildlife Habitat Assessment Caribou
Comments on Draft EIS Guidelines for Proposed BHP Mine Development (Dogrib Treaty 11 Council, April 1995)
11 April 1995Regulatory Filing
The Dogrib Treaty 11 Council submits detailed comments on the Draft EIS Guidelines for the proposed BHP diamond mine, recommending substantial restructuring of the guidelines to better address indigenous concerns, sustainable development principles, traditional knowledge integration, and comprehensive assessment of cumulative effects, costs, and benefits for aboriginal communities.
Development Plans Traditional Knowledge Environmental Agreement Water Quality
Statement to the Environmental Assessment and Review Panel on the BHP Diamond Mine (Yellowknives Dene First Nation, April 1995)
8 April 1995Regulatory Filing
The Yellowknives Dene Band submits a statement to the Environmental Assessment and Review Panel on the proposed BHP diamond mine, advocating for greater recognition of traditional land use, traditional knowledge, and holistic environmental assessment in the EIS guidelines, and expressing concerns about impacts to hunting grounds, caribou migration, and aboriginal rights.
Traditional Knowledge Yellowknives Dene Wildlife Water Quality
Statement to the Environmental Assessment and Review Panel on the BHP Diamond Mine (Yellowknives Dene Band, April 1995)
8 April 1995Regulatory Filing
The Yellowknives Dene Band submits a written statement to the Environmental Assessment and Review Panel on the BHP Diamond Mine project, outlining concerns about impacts on traditional land use, caribou harvesting, and the need for meaningful consultation regarding traditional knowledge and environmental assessment guidelines. The statement also includes policy guidelines for protecting Yellowknives Dene traditional knowledge as community cultural heritage and historical information on Treaty 8 entitlements.
Traditional Knowledge Yellowknives Dene Wildlife Water Quality
Community Concerns about the BHP Diamond Mine, Handwritten Notes (Lutsel K'e Youth, April 1995)
7 April 1995Presentation
Youth from Lutser K'e express concerns about proposed mine development, including water pollution, loss of wildlife for subsistence hunting and cultural transmission, and negative social impacts from increased money, alcohol, and drugs in their community.
Traditional Knowledge Wildlife Caribou
Concerns from the Youth about the BHP Diamond Mine (Stephanie Marlowe, April 1995)
7 April 1995Letter
Youth commentary expressing concerns about proposed mining activities, including impacts on water safety, wildlife populations, and community well-being across future generations.
Traditional Knowledge Water Quality Wildlife
Presentation to the BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Panel Scoping Session (Dene Nation, April 1995)
5 April 1995Presentation
Dene National Chief Bill Erasmus presents comprehensive concerns to the BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Panel regarding the proposed diamond mine development near Lac de Gras, emphasizing unresolved land ownership issues, inadequate aboriginal representation in funding and decision-making, and the need for regional environmental review encompassing cumulative impacts before individual mine approvals are granted.
Development Plans Traditional Knowledge Environmental Agreement
Submission to the Panel Reviewing Environmental Effects of the Proposed BHP Diamond Mine at Lac de Gras (NWT Barren Ground Caribou Outfitters Association, April 1995)
~1995Regulatory Filing
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The NWT Barren Ground Caribou Outfitters Association, presented by Jim Peterson, submitted comments to the environmental review panel regarding the proposed BHP diamond mine at Lac de Gras. The submission details concerns about project impacts on caribou herds, fish and wildlife populations, wilderness ecosystem integrity, and the viability of the outfitting tourism industry, while recommending rigorous impact assessment methodologies, monitoring programs, and regulatory protections for tourism operators.
Wildlife Caribou Development Plans Waste Rock
Impact of Diamond Mining on Established Outfitting Operations, Lac de Gras, Scoping Meeting Presentation (Quaivik Limited, April 1995)
~1995Presentation
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Background presentation by outfitters Mike Freeland and Fred Webb to the BHP Environmental Assessment Panel regarding negative impacts of diamond exploration and mining on their established hunting and tourism operations at Lac de Gras and Courageous Lake in the Northwest Territories, including interference with caribou migration routes and loss of revenue.
Wildlife Caribou Development Plans Exploration
Background Information for Presentation to the BHP Environmental Assessment Panel Scoping Meetings (Quaivik Limited, April 1995)
~1995Presentation
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Mike Freeland and Fred Webb of Quaivik Limited present background information to the BHP Environmental Assessment Panel describing how diamond exploration activities at Lac de Gras have negatively impacted their licensed outfitting business, disrupted caribou migration patterns, and threatened employment for Aboriginal guides and staff since 1992.
Wildlife Caribou Traditional Knowledge
Comments on the Environmental Effects of Prospecting and Mining in Northern Canada (John P. Kelsall, April 1995)
1995Regulatory Filing
"Comments on the Environmental Effects of Prospecting and Mining in Northern Canada" — a 1995 submission to the BHP Diamond Mine Panel (April 20 1995, attn. Jackie Kelly), authored by John P. Kelsall and collaborators. References Thomas, Parker, Kelsall and Loughrey (1968) barren-ground caribou population estimates, Skuncke reindeer ecology, Telfer biogeography of moose, snow goose primary age/sex indicators, and Simpson/Guyg/Kelsall (1992) study on a new freeway's effect on mule deer and moose. Topics: caribou, mining impacts, wildlife biogeography, esker mining.
Wildlife Caribou Development Plans Habitat Assessment
Opposition Submission on Proposed BHP Diamond Mine, Lac de Gras (Alex Hall, Canoe Arctic Inc., April 1995)
1 April 1995Letter
A letter from Alex Hall of Canoe Arctic Inc. to the BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Panel expressing strong opposition to the proposed diamond mine at Lac de Gras, arguing that it will inevitably trigger extensive industrial development and destruction of the Barren Lands, Canada's last great wilderness area.
Development Plans Wildlife Caribou Traditional Knowledge
Submission on the Proposed BHP Diamond Mine EIS Guidelines, Lac de Gras (NWT Barren Ground Caribou Outfitters Association, April 1995)
~1995Regulatory Filing
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Submission by Jim Peterson on behalf of the NWT Barren Ground Caribou Outfitters Association presenting detailed concerns and recommendations regarding the environmental impact assessment guidelines and project description for the proposed BHP diamond mine at Lac de Gras. The submission emphasizes impacts to caribou, grizzly bears, fish populations, and the tourism industry, with specific critiques of assessment methodologies and calls for rigorous monitoring programs and government protection of tourism operators' interests.
Caribou Development Plans Wildlife
Scoping Presentation to the EARP Review Panel, BHP Diamond Mine (Dogrib Treaty 11 Council, April 1995)
1995Presentation
Speaking notes from the Dogrib Treaty 11 Council (Rae-Edzo, NWT) to the BHP Diamond Mine Panel / EARP Review Panel, April 2-4 1995, summarizing presentations made earlier to the Aboriginal Mining Conference. Lays out Dogrib concerns about mineral development in the Slave Geological Province: impacts on wildlife (particularly caribou and fish), crucial wildlife habitat, and the need for monitoring and study of cumulative impacts beyond individual projects before they cannot be prevented or addressed.
Traditional Knowledge Yellowknives Dene Wildlife

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